Nathdwara lies on the banks of River Banas in the state of Rajasthan. It is well known as a pilgrim centre, where several manifestations of Lord Krishna are present. Numerous ancient temples are scattered around the region which highlight some of the rare medieval art and design works.

Located at a distance of 51 kilometres from Udaipur, Nathdwara is a small region but visitors come here in large numbers to explore the Vaishnava temple of Lord Srinathji. The region of Nathdwara is surrounded by hills and contains several small shops scattered around the region that sell mainly religious or silver items.
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Tourist Attractions in Nathdwara

Shrinathji Temple

This is a revered temple and a place of pilgrimage for the believers. Devotees throng the shrine in large number during the occasions of "Janamashtmi", the day of Lord Krishna's birth and other festivals like Holi. The priests treat the image like a living deity and tend to the lord with daily normal function like bathing, dressing, meals (called "prasad") and resting at regular intervals. The main attractions are the ‘Arties’ and the ‘Shringar’. The formal prayer is offered with ‘diyas’, incense sticks, flowers, fruits and other offerings with local instrumental and devotional music for the Lord according to the demand of time and occasion. The fine intricately woven ‘shaneels’ (velvet) and silk cloth with real original zari and shredded work done upon them along with real antique jewellery looks dazzling. The view of the idol after the ‘pardha’ (curtain) is removed is spectacular, rather mesmerizing compelling the waiting devotees to scramble for a view of the Lord. It is here that the mystic, spirited aura of India comes alive. Nathdwara has a small but throbbing township around the temple. Its shopping in the bye lanes is a great revelation. It's famous for its 'pichwani' paintings, with Lord Shri Krishna in the centre, where gold colour is used for profusely.

This is a revered temple and a place of pilgrimage for the believers. Devotees throng the shrine in large number during the occasions of "Janamashtmi", the day of Lord Krishna's birth and other festivals like Holi. The priests treat the image like a living deity and tend to the lord with daily normal function like bathing, dressing, meals (called "prasad") and resting at regular intervals. The main attractions are the ‘Arties’ and the ‘Shringar’. The formal prayer is offered with ‘diyas’, incense sticks, flowers, fruits and other offerings with local instrumental and devotional music for the Lord according to the demand of time and occasion. The fine intricately woven ‘shaneels’ (velvet) and silk cloth with real original zari and shredded work done upon them along with real antique jewellery looks dazzling. The view of the idol after the ‘pardha’ (curtain) is removed is spectacular, rather mesmerizing compelling the waiting devotees to scramble for a view of the Lord. It is here that the mystic, spirited aura of India comes alive. Nathdwara has a small but throbbing township around the temple. Its shopping in the bye lanes is a great revelation. It's famous for its 'pichwani' paintings, with Lord Shri Krishna in the centre, where gold colour is used for profusely.

Rajsamand Lake

The tourist attractions in Nathdwara include the Rajsamand Lake, an artificial lake built in the 17th century by Rana Raj Singh I. The lake is also one of the biggest artificial lakes in the Nathdwara region with a depth of 18 metres and a length of 6 kilometres. Present on the banks of the same lake is Nav Chowki, which is also a popular attraction.